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WORLDSep 7Meg Tanaka Osozai cookbook : 80 Japanese recipes for home cooks | Blayney ChronicleA new cookbook by Meg Tanaka featuring 80 Japanese recipes for home cooks is being reported by the Blayney Chronicle. This offers a resource for individuals interested in Japanese cuisine.blayneychronicle.com.au · Australia
WORLDSep 7Philanthropic giving in Asia forecast to hit US$1.5 trillion over next decadePhilanthropic giving in nine Asian jurisdictions is projected to hit US$1.5 trillion over the next decade, while corporate contributions play a larger role in Hong Kong than in many regional peers, according to a new report released at a Jockey Club forum. The Commission on Asian Philanthropy released its interim report on Monday, while the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust revealed in a separate report that it had contributed around 1.8 per cent of the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) in...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 7Tokyo Film Festival Adds New Competition , Award Honoring WomenThe Tokyo Film Festival has introduced a new competition and an award dedicated to honoring women. This signals an effort to promote diversity and representation within the film industry.variety.com · United States
WORLDSep 7Hong Kong’s local schools should not have to brace for the worstThe vast majority of Hong Kong’s students are back in school now. With traffic expected to be horrendous last week, it was good that the government sounded the warning early, urging residents to allow more time for their morning commute. The government did more than that, actually. The Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre was working at its highest operational tier at 6.30am on September 1 to monitor and coordinate public transport and traffic flow. Deployment of staff on the ground ensured...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 7Ancient roots: China pioneering sex therapist warns of rise of ‘relationship blind’ phenomenonBehind many sexual difficulties lie questions that extend far beyond the confines of the bedroom. After years of assisting clients in navigating issues of intimacy and relationships, one of China’s pioneering sex therapists has observed how gaps in education and communication shape individuals’ most private struggles. Originally from Taiwan, Tong Songzhen began her career as a nurse before attaining a doctorate in sexology from Shu-Te University. Since 2016, she has established sex therapy...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 6 I want to convert it into gold : Ashi Chouksey eyes top finish at Asian GamesAshi Chouksey is aiming for a top finish at the Asian Games, expressing a strong desire for success in the competition.southeastasiapost.com · Pakistan
WORLDSep 6 I enjoy pressure : Rudrankksh Patil confident ahead of Asian Games challenge in JapanRudrankksh Patil expressed confidence and enjoyment of pressure as he prepares for the upcoming Asian Games challenge in Japan.southeastasiapost.com · Pakistan
WORLDSep 6Hong Kong to review bookings for famous Sai Kung trail after high no-show rateHong Kong authorities will review a new reservation system for a Sai Kung trail famed for its dramatic volcanic rock columns after the National Day “golden week” in October, following large numbers of no-shows during the first two trial runs. Only 1,560 registered and walk-in patrons arrived at Po Pin Chau on Saturday and Sunday, despite 3,230 people having made bookings under the real-name reservation system. Lawmakers and a district councillor have called for more on-site quotas, clearer...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 6Dangling airport display back on after extra cables added, motion disabledA dangling digital art installation at Hong Kong’s airport has resumed operation after technicians added extra support cables and disabled its motion system. The Airport Authority said on Sunday that inspections confirmed the five electronic displays suspended in Terminal 2 met safety standards and were cleared to restart showing content. Additional cables had been installed to secure the screens as an extra safety precautionary measure, the authority said. “Under the original safety design, two...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 6Man arrested over fake flag-day scam targeting animal charity donationsHong Kong police have arrested a man in connection with a scam in which at least 14 people were hired to “sell flags” for an animal concern group after they were spotted carrying fake donation bags and mixing with registered volunteers to collect money from passers-by. The rare street scam came to light during the group’s flag day on Saturday, a Social Welfare Department-approved fundraising initiative under which about 800 registered volunteers from the Hong Kong Saving Cat and Dog Association...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 6Curiosity beats perfect statements, UK elite universities tell Hong Kong studentsElite British universities are prioritising authentic curiosity and academic resilience over rigid test prep and “perfect personal statements”, top admissions officials have told an education summit in Hong Kong. Representatives from the “golden triangle”, including the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge and King’s College London, spoke on day two of the Global Education Summit, co-organised by the South China Morning Post and HSBC Premier. The session focused on studying...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 6My Take | Why China shrinking population may be a blessing , not a curseAn opinion piece explores the perspective that China's declining population could be viewed as beneficial rather than detrimental. This offers an alternative viewpoint on a significant demographic trend.scmp.com · China
WORLDSep 6Chinese food vendor sparks ‘camera bullying’ debate after vloggers portray her as ‘evil granny’A 92-year-old snack vendor from southwestern China has sparked a debate over online exploitation after vloggers deliberately provoked her to produce sensational videos presenting her as an “evil granny.” This case mirrors a similar “camera bullying” incident last November, where tourists filmed an elderly woman from the Yi ethnic group in traditional clothing on a train, despite her apparent discomfort. “Camera bullying” refers to the act of filming individuals without their consent to garner...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 6Agence Kampuchea PresseThe title refers to Agence Kampuchea Presse, which is a Cambodian news agency.akp.gov.kh · Cambodia
WORLDSep 6Asia - Pacific Media Forum unveils consensus on sharedAn Asia-Pacific Media Forum has announced a consensus on shared principles or goals, indicating collaboration among media entities in the region.sxdaily.com.cn · China
WORLDSep 6Why China’s shrinking population may be a blessing, not a curseThere is little in common between Daron Acemoglu and Xi Jinping. As a strong advocate of the Western model of liberal democracy, Acemoglu, co-recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in economics, may be considered the ideological opposite of the Chinese president. But on a crucial point about China’s future, the two may, strangely, be on the same page: an across-the-board introduction of cutting-edge technology may enhance productivity and maintain economic growth. It may counteract the negative...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 6S . Korean man gets 20 - year prison sentence in Japan for killing ex - girlfriendA South Korean man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Japan. The sentence was issued for the killing of his ex-girlfriend.koreaherald.com · South Korea
WORLDSep 6Truck speeds off after loading stolen motorcycle, dragging owner alongA 55-year-old man was injured after he was dragged along by a truck which was carrying his stolen motorcycle on the back, at a prefectural housing complex in…Japan Today
WORLDSep 6 Teacher Day in Laos | The Shillong TimesThe article reports on "Teacher Day" in Laos. This marks a cultural observance and celebration within the country.theshillongtimes.com · India
WORLDSep 6China moves to create phone - free classrooms , help minors navigate digital age -- China Economic NetChina is implementing measures to establish phone-free classrooms and assist minors in navigating the digital age. This reflects an ongoing national initiative concerning education and technology use among youth.en.ce.cn · China
WORLDSep 6Young Malaysians brew goal for traditional tuak drink to become national successAt Raffly Langi’s family longhouse in Sarawak, on Malaysian Borneo, the tuak rice wine did not come in a branded bottle or a tasting flight. His aunt has brewed the drink for Gawai, the harvest festival celebrated by Dayak communities, an umbrella term for indigenous groups in Sarawak whose longhouses have long been centres of family, rituals and communal life. She made it from steamed glutinous rice and a cake called ragi, prepared with rice flour, yeast and spices to kick-start fermentation....South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 6Hired, then what? Malaysia’s deaf workers push past entry-level jobsYap Yee Lin has been serving espresso at a Starbucks in Malaysia since 2012, longer than many of his colleagues have worked anywhere. But it was only last year, after 13 years with the company, that he was promoted to shift manager at a branch in Kuala Lumpur’s Bangsar Village II. The wait says less about Yap, who is deaf, than it does about how rare that kind of promotion still is for deaf workers in the Southeast Asian nation – and how much has had to change around him to make it...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 6The 4th generation who inherited the farm he 'hated', the peaches he cultivated bring dreams and companions.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 5【Photo Summary】Prince Hisahito celebrates his 20th birthday, a year of 'firsts'Asahi Shimbun
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